Keeley Webster

Longer-term bonds could ease financial pressure for Sound Transit's $54 billion long-range plans.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, who has lobbied for a wealth tax, told lawmakers their draft proposal needs work.

Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson formed a Senate subcommittee to investigate the Los Angeles fires at the request of Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed a statewide sales tax as part of his plan to deal with a budget deficit brought on by declining oil revenues.

The city's Department of Water and Power, which saw spreads widen after last year's deadly wildfires, upsized a revenue bond deal amid strong investor interest.

Orrick promoted three California finance attorneys to partner as part of its 2026 class.

The Coast Guard endorsed an elevated fixed span to replace the Interstate 5 lift bridge linking Oregon and Washington over the Columbia River.

Greg Goldberg jumped over from RBC Capital Markets to help Raymond James expand its public finance housing practice.

Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, one of two toll systems operated by The Transportation Corridor Agencies, received a ratings boost to A3.

The measure would fund 40,000-plus homes to address the state's persistent supply gap, supporters say. Time is tight to qualify it for the June election.

Gov. Ferguson pushed a wealth tax and infrastructure spending in his State of the State speech, but Republicans cried foul on the spending.

The governor's $348.9 billion budget would boost education but targets housing investors.

Los Angeles plans to price $86 million in bonds off its Proposition HHH bond measure, closing out the $1.2 billion GO authorization from 2016.

Cindy Nichol, Sacramento International Airport's director, became chair of an international airport association.

Berryessa Union School District in Santa Clara County had its issuer rating downgraded to A2 from A1 by Moody's.

A three-judge panel said the department could not prove the project was a modification of the existing infrastructure, which would have given it the authority to issue bonds.

Oregon transportation bond payments protected even if tax repeal succeeds, rating agencies say.

The Alaska IDEA's $75M notes were rated AA-plus by S&P, which cited strong financials.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled a supplemental budget with GOP-opposed bond plans, as he preps a rain-soaked and flood-damaged state for more deluges.

The governor announced $2.1 billion for road and bridge maintenance and flood repairs, financed with bonds backed by revenue measures in last year's budget.